In the event of cardiac arrest, the most important interventions are universal. However, basic and advanced life-saving manoeuvres may require modification.
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, but too few young women are vaccinated against HPV infections. The WHO wants to take action against this with a worldwide strategy.
Delivering bad news is one of the core competencies of physicians. Yet for many of them, this remains an unaddressed challenge.
A recently published study presented a new innovative, permanently implanted intracardiac device to remotely monitor left intra-atrial pressures in patients with chronic heart failure.
By the time of clinical manifestation of type 1 diabetes mellitus, the loss of beta cell mass is already well advanced - early detection of the disease is essential for possibility of effective causal therapy.
Dr. Martin Fandler summarizes the key components, new issues and reconfirmed practices in the ALS management of tachycardia and bradycardia according to ERC 2021 Guidelines.
Studies show PARP inhibitors can also be used earlier in the course of recurrent ovarian cancer.
What do we know today about the formation and development of breast cancer metastases? Experts from Pittsburgh and Heidelberg addressed this issue at the 11th Charité-Mayo Conference.
German rap legend Kool Savas and singer Alies performed the track "AMG" at the 11th ICMC. The message: Believe in yourself.
In recurrent ovarian cancer, oncologists rely on surgery, chemotherapy and maintenance therapy. At the 11th ICMC, experts from Charité and Mayo Clinic explained how such regimes interact.
Prof. Dr. Hendrik Lehnert, President of the German Diabetes Society (DDG) congress explains why the 2021 edition will be of particular importance, an shares the event's highlights.
Today, the therapy for recurrent ovarian cancer is determined by numerous factors. Unlike in earlier times, the length of platinum-free therapy intervals plays only a subordinate role.
The iron-dependent cell death ferroptosis and the cell death caused by oxidative stress can be activated in small cell lung cancer by two drugs.
The five key points of the ALS 2021 procedures are: chest compressions and early defibrillation, warning signs of cardiac arrest, endotracheal intubation, use of adrenaline, and ECPR.
The updated Guidelines provide clinical and health policy information including the development of National Cardiac Arrest Registries, technology-use for citizens, and mandatory CPR training in schools.
Due to their immunosuppression, people with HIV are undoubtedly among the vulnerable groups in the COVID-19 pandemic. Which vaccine is suitable for protecting people with HIV?
Prostate cancer is the most common tumor in Germany. Now, a new way may have been found to put PCa diagnostics on a safer and more comfortable footing.
The European Resuscitation Council has published the new ERC Guidelines 2021 for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Here is an overview of key changes and the main aspects that have remained the same.
Experts from the German Diabetes Society discuss which political measures must be taken in order to reduce obesity and diabetes.
One session at the Sports, Medicine and Health Summit 2021 was all about physical activity and sport in the treatment of mental illnesses.